Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 100 mg/kg IM q12h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ceftazidime is used in rabbits for Severe gram-negative infections. Routes documented in rabbits: IM. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 100 mg/kg | q12h | 7-14 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 10.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Rabbits.a). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.76 | 100 mg/kg i.m. q12h |
| 50 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 50 mg/kg IM, IV q3h 100 mg/kg IM q12h |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 10.1 | 50 mg/kg IM, IV q3h 100 mg/kg IM q12h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IM 100 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in rabbits: IM.
Cited course lengths for Ceftazidime in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftazidime is indicated in rabbits for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbits — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.